Strategy & Operations Manager

New York City, New York

About Inspira Education

Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities.

As the world's leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we're building software and services in one place—disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide.

As one of the fastest-growing edtech firms in the world, we are backed by some of the leading venture capital firms and investors in the world, including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures and Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub). About the Role

We are looking for a driven and highly organized Strategy & Operations Manager to join our team. This is a foundational role — you will be the first person dedicated to owning process for the operations team across our business. From student onboarding to counselor matching to post-program follow-up, you will identify gaps, design solutions, and implement systems that allow our team to operate at scale.

If you thrive in ambiguous environments, love building structure where none exists, and are energized by rolling up your sleeves to get things done — this role is for you. This is an in-person role requiring 5 days/week in our NYC office (Gramercy).

What You'll Own

Process Design & Ownership

Audit existing workflows across student success, counselor matching, and customer communications

Design and document repeatable, scalable processes for key operational touchpoints

Own the end-to-end update cycle for operational assets (welcome emails, onboarding materials, student forms, etc.) so leadership is no longer the bottleneck

Build frameworks for recurring operational challenges such as re-matching, student engagement drop-off, and results collection

Customer & Student Experience

Map the full customer journey from first inquiry through program completion

Identify friction points and implement solutions to improve the parent, student, and counselor experience

Develop a structured process for managing re-match requests, including escalation paths and communication templates

Design a system to capture student outcomes post-program (results, feedback, testimonials) even when response rates are low

CRM & Systems

Take hands-on ownership of our CRM (HubSpot) — configure workflows, set up automations, and maintain data hygiene

Build tracking systems for larger package programs with multiple sub-programs, including start-date capture and milestone monitoring

Identify which customer support processes to automate vs. keep high-touch, and implement accordingly

Community & Communications

Build and launch our first community management framework for students and families

Own the creation, QA, and continuous improvement of all outbound communications (welcome emails, check-ins, reminders)

Partner with the student success team to ensure day-to-day issue resolution is supported by clear, documented processes

Counselor Operations

Develop a reliable system for capturing and updating counselor availability

Work cross-functionally to improve the pre-purchase counselor interaction experience for parents

Standardize the information flow between counselors and internal teams regarding student progress

Who You Are

5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or a similar process-building role

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing new processes for a customer-facing team (customer success, student success, account management, or similar)

Hands-on CRM experience — you have personally configured workflows in HubSpot or a comparable platform

Strong written communication skills — you can write a crisp email, draft a clear SOP, and spot when something doesn't read right

Comfortable using AI tools to accelerate content creation, process documentation, and problem-solving

A systems thinker who also executes — you enjoy designing the solution and then building it yourself

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

Collaborative and low-ego — you will work closely with our student success managers and must earn trust quickly

Nice to Have

Prior experience in education, edtech, tutoring, college counseling, or a related field

Experience building community management programs or student/parent-facing engagement initiatives

Familiarity with portal or LMS configuration

Experience designing automation workflows that balance operational efficiency with a personalized customer experience

Why you'll love Inspira

Amazing people with a great vision and values

Mission-driven team culture focused on student success

Your work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe

Health, dental, and vision insurance, base plans 100% employer paid

Flexible paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

For more information about our company, please visit our website: Inspira Education Group .

Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.